What to Do Your First Week Out of Rehab

From the time you were admitted into rehab to finishing your treatment program, you have changed quite a bit. You are probably feeling ready, but very nervous, to start living your new normal. And while you have probably found comfort in your surroundings at rehab, you know it is time to get back to your everyday life. As you say goodbye to rehab and your experiences there, you are walking back into a world that used to be very challenging for you to live in. However, now that you have the proper coping skills and aftercare plan in tow, getting into the swing of things may be easier than you think. That first week that you spend outside of rehab can cause you to experience several emotions. You might be excited, happy, scared, sad, nervous, optimistic, reserved, and more. There is no “right” way to feel as you make this transition from rehab to home. There are several things that you can do when you leave rehab, however, it can be helpful to have a plan for your first week home prior to finishing up your treatment.  What to Do in the First Week Home Going from rehab back into the life you left behind can be very dangerous. Not only is it probably not a place where you are not comfortable anymore, but it can also be a place that reminds you of your active addiction. Therefore, developing plans to help you continually move forward on your road to recovery can be pivotal. The first week back home can be made much easier if you have a plan. Consider...

10 Signs You are Enabling an Addict

According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 23.5 million people in the United States required substance abuse treatment that year, however, only 2.5 million of them received it. The remaining 19.5 million people felt like those they did not need treatment. This statistic indicates several different things. For example, it shows just how powerful addiction can be, as it can easily cause those who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol to remain in a state of denial about the severity of their abuse. While this is common, it does not make it acceptable, even if it is an unfortunate truth. And, in conjunction with denial is the fact that while there is a multitude of addiction treatment centers throughout the United States, many people in need cannot attend due to lack of insurance coverage or because their insurance company does not recognize substance abuse treatment as an insurable expense. Many people in need of treatment also do not seek out help because they have people in their lives that continually enable their behavior. And, whether they mean to or not, those who are enabling an addict are only providing them with a disservice that can ultimately be life ending. 10 Signs You are Enabling an Addict With millions of people throughout the country abusing substances like heroin, prescription painkillers, cocaine, alcohol, and more, chances are that almost everyone knows someone who is grappling with addiction. If you are one of the many people who have a friend, family member, or loved one who is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, you know just how traumatizing and...